Matthew Bergeron

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Matthew Bergeron
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Bergeron in 2023
No. 65 – Atlanta Falcons
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-26) February 26, 2000 (age 24)
Victoriaville, Quebec, Canada
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:323 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school:Cégep de Thetford (Quebec)
College:Syracuse (2019–2022)
NFL draft:2023 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-ACC (2022)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games started:17
Games played:17
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Matthew Kambolambi Bergeron[1] (born February 26, 2000) is a Canadian-born American football guard for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). A native of Quebec, he moved to the United States to play college football at Syracuse.

Early years

Bergeron was born in

David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics.[8]

College career

Bergeron played in 46 of Syracuse's games played through 4 seasons, with 39 starts between right tackle and left tackle.[4] He played in all 12 games as a freshman with five starts at right tackle.[9] He started all 11 of the Orange's games during his sophomore season, beginning the year at right tackle before moving to left tackle for the last eight games.[10] Bergeron was named honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 2021.[11] He was named a team captain entering his junior year in 2022, being voted second-team All-ACC by the end of the season.[12][13] He also attended the 2023 Senior Bowl,[14] playing as a guard.[4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 5+1⁄4 in
(1.96 m) 		318 lb
(144 kg) 		33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.66 s 7.38 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 8 ft 7 in
(2.62 m)
Sources:[15][16]

The

Victoriaville, Quebec.[19]

References

  1. ^ Bussières, Ian (September 24, 2021). "L'ascension de Matthew Kabolambi Bergeron". Le Soleil.
  2. ^ Chauvette, Ghislain (June 25, 2020). "Une réalité qui doit changer". La Nouvelle Union et L’Avenir de l’Érable.
  3. ^ "Matthew Bergeron - Football". Syracuse University Athletics. Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  4. ^
    Syracuse Post-Standard
    . Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  5. ^ "Matthew Bergeron Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 2023-05-09.
  6. ^ "6-6, 300-pound Canadian OT Matthew Bergeron commits". The Post-Standard. July 9, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  7. ^ "Le talent québécois brille à Syracuse". Le Journal de Québec (in French). November 2, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  8. ^ Cox, Jay (December 20, 2022). "A Lineman's Enduring Presence and Drive". Syracuse University. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  9. SI.com
    . August 2, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
  10. ^ "Once a history-making freshman, Matthew Bergeron is embracing his role as a leader". The Post-Standard. August 10, 2022. Retrieved October 31, 2022.
  11. ^ "Football de la NCAA: une année de plus à Syracuse pour le Québécois Matthew Bergeron". Le Journal de Québec (in French). December 1, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  12. ^ "Football universitaire: Matthew Bergeron nommé capitaine par ses coéquipiers de Syracuse". Le Journal de Québec (in French). July 25, 2022. Retrieved October 29, 2022.
  13. ^ "Clemson Leads With 12 Selection to All-ACC Football Teams". theacc.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. November 30, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2022.
  14. ^ Wall, Kevin. "Syracuse football: Matthew Bergeron improves NFL draft stock at Senior Bowl". Nunes Magician. SB Nation. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  15. ^ "Matthew Bergeron Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  16. ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Matthew Bergeron College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 11, 2023.
  17. ^ Bair, Scott; McElhaney, Tori (28 April 2023). "The Falcons trade up, select Matthew Bergeron with the No. 38 overall 2023 NFL Draft pick". Atlanta Falcons (Press release). Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  18. Syracuse University Athletics
    . Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  19. ^
    Syracuse Post-Standard
    . Retrieved 30 April 2023.
  20. ^ "Matthew Bergeron takes Top Spot in Spring Scouting Bureau Rankings". Canadian Football League. April 21, 2023.

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